Hockey East extends commissioner Bertagna's contract

The athletic directors of Hockey East have elected to extend the
contract of commissioner Joe Bertagna an additional year, bringing
him under contract through the 2014-15 season.

Bertagna is about to embark on his 16th season with Hockey East
and is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the
conference.

"I appreciate the vote of confidence the directors have bestowed
upon me with this extension," said Bertagna. "I believe it reflects
an appreciation for what the entire staff accomplished this past
season."

Bertagna (Arlington, Mass.) and Hockey East accomplished plenty
in the past calendar year, including the announcements that the
conference will expand to 12 schools over the next few years, with
Notre Dame joining in 2013-14 and UConn following suit in
2014-15.

Hockey East also completed successful negotiations with three TV
networks (NESN, NBC College Sports, CBS College Sports) for
multi-year contracts. Additionally, the conference sold out Fenway
Park in the second "Frozen Fenway" event.

"My colleagues and I are excited to know that Hockey East
will have Joe's leadership for many years to come," Northeastern AD
Peter Roby said. "He has helped us orchestrate our expansion
strategy with incredible results while also supporting our existing
membership in a first class fashion."